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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,022.20, 450,227.70 and 173,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,022.20, 450,227.70 and 173,662.20 is: 260,605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,022.20 : 450,227.70 = 173,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,022.20/450,227.70 = 173,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,022.20x = 450,227.70 × 173,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,022.20x = 78,187,532,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187,532,882.94/300,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,605.82

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